The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-17

Sandusky. the capital Of Sanilac county,
Mich. has been almost wiped out by fire.
At Wolfboro, n. H., the largest shoe fac
tory In the state was destroyed by fire,
together with nine dwellidgs
John Wilder, a brakeman, saved a child
from destruction near Bedford, Ind, by
crawling down on the pilot Of the engine and
snatching the child from the track while the
train was going at full speed
Willie Gainey, Of Chicago, saved Louis
Smith from drowning, but was drowned
himself, being too much exhausted from his
exertions topull himself from the water. The
boys were only 10 years old.
Storekeepers Of Highland, n. Y, refuse to
sell cigarettes 10 boys
At n 10000 fire in St Louis three flremen
were killed and two fatally injured, while 1t
IS believed that others are buried beneath the
walls
Mrs Susanna NJ. Salter, mayor Of Arconia,
Kan, says the duties Of her position are less
burdensome than homework
The American Missionary union Is holding
its annual session at Thousand Islands Park,
y. Y.
Hanlon and Toemer ara both doing good
practice work on Toronto bay in preparation
for Saturdays race fcr the championship oil
America. and each is confident Of victory
Emperor William has gone 10 salzburg.
Simon Cameron will 60 from London 70
Scotland tomorrow as the guest Of Mr..
Andrew Carnegie.
The Socky mountain locusts in the Beaver
river settlement, Canadian Northwest, have
entirely eaten up the crops.
The president has appointed Frederick NJ.
Munger t. hea captain in rig revenue marine
service, and Benjamin Wright Of Tennessee,
TO be an ensign in the navy.
There was one death from yellow fever in
Key West Wednesday,
TIE free delivery system has been ordered
to be established at the Asbury Park post
Office
The president has appointed Fred NJ. Nun.
ger to be captain in the revenue marine
service
James Bourne, Jr., shot and killed his
uncle, j. NJ Bourne, during q quarrel at
Owentown, Ky.
The Womens Christian Encouragement
convention opened its session at Ocean Grove
Wednesday.
james Glonn was KILLED and Pole vas
fearfully hurt by the falling of truss OF "a
bridge near Schenectady.
1t is again stated that the president Will
Join Mrs. Cleveland at Marion during the
last few days Of her stay.
The president spent Wednesday az the
White House, among the callers being Sec
rotary Fairchild, Minister McLane and Sen
ators Harris and GOlquitt
Secretary Endicott left for Massachusetts,
Wednesday night, and designated Commits
sary general Of Subsistence MacFeely 70 act
as secretary during his absence
Mr.. Moerse general passenger agent c. 5.
| Stcbbns. general ticket agent and T. ii.
Shelby, assistant general traffic manager
| have resigned FROM the employ Of the Union
Pacific
Baron de Selliere's diary has created a
/ great sensation IN Paris.
Col. Cody denies the rumor that the Wild
| West show is 10 be removed from its present
quarters.
The making of a dying jubilee peer-to
prepare the place for his son, the Radicals
| SAYS causing political sensation IN Eng
| land.
T.. c. Whittlesey, manager Of The New
London Conn Day, died from the effects OF
II bullet wound received at the hands Of d
crauk
The creditors Of Ives & Co and the com
mttee Of Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
directors viii give Ives time and assist him
10 straighten up his affairs, on condition
that he helps 10 untangle the company
finances
The opening meeting Of the American As
socatioB for the Advancement Of Science
was held at Columbia college Wednesday
Several addresses were delivered
The northerly portion Of Milwaukee wa
struck By a hurricane, and considerable dam
age done.
The president will leave Washington fol
81. Louis direct about the last week in Sep
TENDER going thence 10 Chicago, Miiwau
kee, Madison, ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas
| City, Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta, reach
ing the latter city Oct Is
Cholera has broken out in the northwest OF
| India. New cases and several deaths are re
ported from the previously infected districts
Rain has broken the drought in the west
A gang Of burglars which has infested
Fort Jervis, y. Y, has been broken up by
TIE arrest OF the three leading spirits.
Pittsburg glass manufacturers and then
employees have amicably adjusted their diff
! ferences.
James Reynolds, tramp, was lynchec
near Decatur City, Ia, for assaulting 4
| woman.
At Charleston, w Va, the dwelling o.
Charles Winston was burned and his 5-year
old child persisted in the flames.
Counterfeit dunes and dollars are beins
extensively circulated in cities and town
along the Hudson river.
Theodore Stewart, the owner Of two fam
Gus New York resorts, died at Saratoga.
Prince Ferdinand continues on his way Z
Bulgaria. Russia and Turkey express sur
prise at the opposition to his action
William l.. Scott, Of Pennsylvania, Is
guest of the president at Oak View.
1t is said that two Indians and a squay
have been burned 10 death on the ludiai
reservation near Caledonia, Ont, by busl
fires.
Applications for the prepayment OF inter
est on bonds were received thursday
amounting to $3.50, $50, making a total +
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